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the newspaper up there where the newtown tragedy happened. in it he said that congress needs to help and not hinder bypassing this ban on assault weapons and on magazines, but it looks like that's iffy here on capitol hill. the white house also has a campaign-style tour planned, we don't know where he'll stop, but they are hoping speeches the president does around the country will draw support. and they are launching a website with videos from victims talking about different ways they want to curb gun violence. so a lot of things being planned by the white house. at this point it looks to be shaping up to be quite a fight. >> tracie potts live in washington. thank you for that. >>> americans held hostage, last week's french intervention against rebels in mali has taken a violent turn. islamic militants have taken dozens of hostages at a neighboring gas installation. the u.s. has condemned the action as a terrorist attack. nbc's duncan golestani is in cairo with the latest. duncan, we are hearing reports of hostages having escaped, what do you
the newspaper up there where the newtown tragedy happened. in it he said that congress needs to help and not hinder bypassing this ban on assault weapons and on magazines, but it looks like that's iffy here on capitol hill. the white house also has a campaign-style tour planned, we don't know where he'll stop, but they are hoping speeches the president does around the country will draw support. and they are launching a website with videos from victims talking about different ways they want to...
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the sheer horror of newtown focused the eyes of america and gun laws, but this is the reality. last year 506 people were shot dead in this city. the father of two was one of last year's victims. no one knows why he was killed. his mother has a plea for politicians. >> come out and help us. i do not have peace. it has been eight months for me. why is this happening? help us. >> the president says the new laws will help. he has taken on a fight that goes to the heart of america's identity. >> so many families who have lost loved ones to gun violence while the push for greater gun- control is the topic of the special report titled the gunfighters. joining us is michael crowley. i want to start with a poll you conducted as part of this special report. 62% of americans do not think that tougher laws would actually stem the tide of gun violence in the country. >> that is right. it is not unrealistic of a position to hold. there are huge numbers of guns in american households. it is an open question as to what can be done, so i think there is an intellectually honest position one coul
the sheer horror of newtown focused the eyes of america and gun laws, but this is the reality. last year 506 people were shot dead in this city. the father of two was one of last year's victims. no one knows why he was killed. his mother has a plea for politicians. >> come out and help us. i do not have peace. it has been eight months for me. why is this happening? help us. >> the president says the new laws will help. he has taken on a fight that goes to the heart of america's...
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newtown, connecticut school superintendent blasts the critics. president obama's likely new chief of staff will name names. and jeans that offer your legs and image something they never had before. you're watching "first look" on msnbc. [ female announcer ] born from the sweet monk fruit, something this delicious could only come from nature. new nectresse. the 100% natural no-calorie sweetener made from the goodness of fruit. new nectresse. sweetness naturally. ♪ doing it with a cold, just not going to happen. vicks dayquil -- powerful non-drowsy 6-symptom cold & flu relief. ♪ no matter what city you're playing tomorrow. [ coughs ] [ male announcer ] you can't let a cold keep you up tonight. ♪ vicks nyquil -- powerful nighttime 6-symptom cold & flu relief. ♪ but, dad, you've got... [ voice of dennis ] allstate. with accident forgiveness, they guarantee your rates won't go up just because of an accident. smart kid. [ voice of dennis ] indeed. are you in good hands? >>> welcome back. here's some other stories making news this morning. the s
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the gun used in newtown, connecticut is the kind that would be banned. he wants a limit on ammunition that could have reduced the number killed in aurora, colorado. >> if you want to buy a gun, you should at least have to show you are not a felon or somebody legally prohibited from buying one. >> reporter: it would tighten background checks, which could have helped prevent guns from getting into the hands of the columbine shooters. the president proposed clearing the way for schools who want armed guards to get them. but while he called for a study of violent video games, he made no mention of television or motion pictures. republicans responded negatively, including florida senator marco rubio, who issued a statement that said, in part, president obama is again using his power by imposing his policies via executive fiat. mr. obama pleaded with americans to confront congress directly. >> ask them what's more important. doing whatever it takes to get a "a" grade from the gun lobby or giving parents some peace of mind when they drop their child off for fir
the gun used in newtown, connecticut is the kind that would be banned. he wants a limit on ammunition that could have reduced the number killed in aurora, colorado. >> if you want to buy a gun, you should at least have to show you are not a felon or somebody legally prohibited from buying one. >> reporter: it would tighten background checks, which could have helped prevent guns from getting into the hands of the columbine shooters. the president proposed clearing the way for schools...
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we were in newtown last night. number of residents have been inundated by prank calls by people who think they are part of a government and media conspiracy. surrounding the shootings. it is not just some internet extremist alleging these conspiracies. this is james tracy, tenure professor at a school that is taxpayer funded. he claims the shooting at sandy hook elementary did not happen as reported and may not have happened at all. here is what he wrote. i quote, one is left to inquire whether the sandy hook shooting ever took place, at least in the way law enforcement authorities and the nation's news media have described. normally we wouldn't dignify these types of remarks by covering them but james tracy is a tenured professor at a public university. his comments have caused deep distress to the victims' families. we invited him to come on the program friday night. the declined. he gave us a statement, though, quote, i apologize for any additional anguish and grief my remarks, and how they have been taken out o
we were in newtown last night. number of residents have been inundated by prank calls by people who think they are part of a government and media conspiracy. surrounding the shootings. it is not just some internet extremist alleging these conspiracies. this is james tracy, tenure professor at a school that is taxpayer funded. he claims the shooting at sandy hook elementary did not happen as reported and may not have happened at all. here is what he wrote. i quote, one is left to inquire whether...
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yesterday the president surrounded by children who wrote him letters after the newtown tragedy urged congress to take action on a number of proposals including universal background checks for anyone buying a gun, restoring the ban on military style assault weapons and limiting magazines to ten rounds, giving law enforcement additional tools to prosecute gun crimes and improving the mental health system for young people in this country. the president also outlined 23 executive orders that mostly reinforced existing laws, speaking directly to congress he urged action despite a tough political road ahead. >> this will be difficult. there will be pundits and politicians and special interest lobbyists publicly warning of a tyrannical all out assault on on liberty. not because that's true but because they want to gin up fear or higher ratings or revenue for themselves. the only way we'll be able to change is if their audience, their constituents, their membership says this time must be different. that this time we must do something to protect our communities and our kids. weapons designed
yesterday the president surrounded by children who wrote him letters after the newtown tragedy urged congress to take action on a number of proposals including universal background checks for anyone buying a gun, restoring the ban on military style assault weapons and limiting magazines to ten rounds, giving law enforcement additional tools to prosecute gun crimes and improving the mental health system for young people in this country. the president also outlined 23 executive orders that mostly...
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backed by children who had written to him about newtown mr. obama signed 23 executive actions strengthening background checks, providing more officers to schools and telling mental health professionals how to report potentially violent patients. then, he called on congress to pass new laws to ban new military-style assault rifles, expand background checks to cover every gun purchase, limit ammunition magazines to a maximum of ten rounds, and impose stiffer penalties for gun trafficking. we have three reports tonight, and we will start with major garrett at the white house. major? >> reporter: scott, vice president's gun violence task force held 22 meetings and met with more than 220 different groups. it submitted its proposals to the president two weeks ahead of schedule. president obama accepted them with no changes. >> while there is no law or set of laws that can prevent every senseless act of violence completely, no piece of legislation that will prevent every tragedy, every act of evil, if there's even one thing we can do to reduce this v
backed by children who had written to him about newtown mr. obama signed 23 executive actions strengthening background checks, providing more officers to schools and telling mental health professionals how to report potentially violent patients. then, he called on congress to pass new laws to ban new military-style assault rifles, expand background checks to cover every gun purchase, limit ammunition magazines to a maximum of ten rounds, and impose stiffer penalties for gun trafficking. we have...
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manchin has told the president that, after newtown, he's open to reasonable gun control. do you think senator manchin's willingness to discuss gun control now, is that significant? >> if joe manchin is doing that, then more moderate members, for sure, on this particular issue are really thinking it over.king >> reporter: what kinds of laws do you think possible to pass congress right now? >> i think the background check is possible. and i think magazine and assault weapon bans are possible. >> reporter: what about that argument, that the assaultul weapons ban didn't preventen something like columbine. it would not have prevented cho at virginia tech. >> the fact is no law is going to be perfect. >> reporter: the argument, ms. t brady, though, is that, don't pass them because they don't work. >> but they do help. if they save any lives, they're worth it. >> reporter: brady believes that gun control legislation will still be extremely difficult to pass, even with the memories ofpowe newtown still fresh, because of the power of the n.r.a., because of the strong national trad
manchin has told the president that, after newtown, he's open to reasonable gun control. do you think senator manchin's willingness to discuss gun control now, is that significant? >> if joe manchin is doing that, then more moderate members, for sure, on this particular issue are really thinking it over.king >> reporter: what kinds of laws do you think possible to pass congress right now? >> i think the background check is possible. and i think magazine and assault weapon bans...
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more newtown fallout next. specifically, how the white house plans to prevent another tragedy or hopes to. we've got breaking news on that. details on what you're going to have to wait to hear tomorrow from president obama to formally announce, the steps he plans to take to try to curb gun violence including one that's going to be a tough sell with a lot of lawmakers. jessica yellin has the inside info, next. >>> we've got breaking news tonight. details of president obama's announcement tomorrow on gun control including one step that gun advocates say is simply a non-starter. chief white house correspondent jessica yellin did a lost digging to get this advanced look. she joins us now. what have you learned, jessica? >> reporter: hey, anderson. tomorrow when the president unveils his proposal you can expect him to press for a ban on all high-capacity magazines with bullets -- or ten bullets or more, a background check for all gun sales. that includes mental health and criminal background checks that would apply
more newtown fallout next. specifically, how the white house plans to prevent another tragedy or hopes to. we've got breaking news on that. details on what you're going to have to wait to hear tomorrow from president obama to formally announce, the steps he plans to take to try to curb gun violence including one that's going to be a tough sell with a lot of lawmakers. jessica yellin has the inside info, next. >>> we've got breaking news tonight. details of president obama's...
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biden says the outcry after the newtown shooting should push lawmakers to address the issue. president obama unveiled the most sweeping gun control plan in decades including a ban on assault-style weapons. >> this isn't about mass shootings, it is about gun violence of all kinds. 25 people die of gun-related homicide in this country every day. >> now the president signed 23 executive actions, including orders to make more federal records for background checks. his $500 million plan addresses men the health services is facing strong opposition. >> well, it pays to plan ahead. the inauguration is bringing out some planning on capitol hill. they feel they have enough cars up there already and believe it or not some people are looking for a parking space for those cars. stephen tschida joins us with more on the parking spaces. >> we're actually downtown, and i'm going to show you something that we won't see a lot of come monday. an open parking space. in the shadow of the u.s. capitol you always find lots of cars. come the inauguration locating a parking space will pose a major c
biden says the outcry after the newtown shooting should push lawmakers to address the issue. president obama unveiled the most sweeping gun control plan in decades including a ban on assault-style weapons. >> this isn't about mass shootings, it is about gun violence of all kinds. 25 people die of gun-related homicide in this country every day. >> now the president signed 23 executive actions, including orders to make more federal records for background checks. his $500 million plan...
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though the newtown tragedy was a result of unstable man with access to his mother's guns. quentin tarantino wrote and director "kill bill" and "pulp fiction" and jango unchained" refused to talk about the issue saying, "it's none of your business what i think about that." the nra has a ban on high capacity magazines sailing that, too, is missing the problem. >> we had a gun ban for a decade. even bill clinton's justice department said it had no impact. >> one of vice president's biden few specific suggestions he admitted was impractical. >> for example, every gun purchased can only be fired by the person who purchased it. literally would be unable to fire. the technology exists but it's expensive. >> so expensive no one expects that biden will recommend it to the president tuesday. but he will make recommendations he said even if he doesn't feel like they will completely solve the problem. >> wendell goler live in the north lawn. thank you. >> how is this playing outside the washington beltway? there may be no other issue that generates more response than the issue of gun
though the newtown tragedy was a result of unstable man with access to his mother's guns. quentin tarantino wrote and director "kill bill" and "pulp fiction" and jango unchained" refused to talk about the issue saying, "it's none of your business what i think about that." the nra has a ban on high capacity magazines sailing that, too, is missing the problem. >> we had a gun ban for a decade. even bill clinton's justice department said it had no impact....
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there will be a press conference sponsored by a group that's been proactive in this town called newtown united, then changed its name to sandy hook promise. in any case, they, too, are expecting, among the people there who will be speaking, the relatives of some of the sandy hook elementary students, who will be weighing in on gun control issues, how to improve mental health care issue in this country, how to improve safety at schools and other public buildings. so a lot going on the next couple of days. >> susan candiotti joining us. thank you very much, susan. >>> turning overseas, there has been another shocking incident of gang rape in india. the latest happened this weekend in the northern state of punjab. police have arrested six suspects much the manhunt is on for a seventh. the 29-year-old woman was taken to an undies closed address after she got on a bus and raped all night long. that attack eerily similar to an assault last month where a group of them gang raped a woman and brutally beat her after she boarded the bus. she later died that attack sparked protest and internationa
there will be a press conference sponsored by a group that's been proactive in this town called newtown united, then changed its name to sandy hook promise. in any case, they, too, are expecting, among the people there who will be speaking, the relatives of some of the sandy hook elementary students, who will be weighing in on gun control issues, how to improve mental health care issue in this country, how to improve safety at schools and other public buildings. so a lot going on the next...
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we'll see if newtown students will ever be ready to move back to sandy hook. >> and working the bugs out.we'll find out the status of the boeing dreamliner flying in and out of san jose. >> since the newtown, connecticut school shooting. it seems the conversation about gun control gets louder and louder. april williams has the latest details of the debate that has the whole country talking. today parents of students who attend sandy hook elementary school in newtown connecticut gathered to discuss the future of the schools buildings. , one senator is calling on stores for firearms to take the first step. >> i am calling on the retailers to suspend sales of modern assault style weapons until congress is able to fully consider and vote on. while solutions are being discussed the new town is still grieving. >> it is going to take a long time. >> in atlanta, kron 4 news. >> today, parents and the students of sandy hook are now attending a different school. 20 children and six adults were killed last month when a gunman burst onto campus and opened fire. the parents gathered today to shar
we'll see if newtown students will ever be ready to move back to sandy hook. >> and working the bugs out.we'll find out the status of the boeing dreamliner flying in and out of san jose. >> since the newtown, connecticut school shooting. it seems the conversation about gun control gets louder and louder. april williams has the latest details of the debate that has the whole country talking. today parents of students who attend sandy hook elementary school in newtown connecticut...
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she says the 20 dead children in the newtown connecticut massacre is a wakeup call and now it's time for congress to act feinstein emphasized the bill protect the right of law abiding citizens who use guns for home security, hunting and other recreational purposes. next at 8-30. an inside look at house police in the east bay are using technology to seek out the sounds of gun fire. >> hockey is back in the south bay. the first home game it was delayed because of a and h l lockout. scott rates is live outside the hrt pavilion in. the fans are ready for some hockey. >> reporter: absalom, outside of the h-p pavilion. absolutely. the fans are excited! >> i am so happy! >> it is about time we. it has been so great to be here back at the hb. >> look at that tad too. it is a shark tech to. >> what about it the short season? >> i think that it is great. each game means more. >> i was not going to come tonight to. i was given this ticket. i have been here for the past several nights survival be here tonight. >> i checked and i can tell you that it was not a santa tariff for reporting live, rat
she says the 20 dead children in the newtown connecticut massacre is a wakeup call and now it's time for congress to act feinstein emphasized the bill protect the right of law abiding citizens who use guns for home security, hunting and other recreational purposes. next at 8-30. an inside look at house police in the east bay are using technology to seek out the sounds of gun fire. >> hockey is back in the south bay. the first home game it was delayed because of a and h l lockout. scott...
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it will benefit united way of western connecticut and the newtown youth academy. i'm terrell brown in new york. this is the "cbs morning news." this is "cbs morning news." mattress spectacular. get 24 month special financing. and save up to 60%, plus get an extra 10% off. and free delivery. this is eye opening. this is sears >>> childhood obesity remains an epidemic in this country. now a program in south carolina is taking a new approach to reversing that trend. as seth doane reports, it's giving young people the tools for a healthier lifestyle. >> the doctor told me when i was 7 and when i was 8, i wouldn't live past 21 and when i was 9 it just kind of hit me smack in the face oh i'm going to die. >> reporter: cameron larkins had reached 260 pounds by age 10. >> i would eat oversized portions. i would just eat and eat just because the food's there. and i mean just really, really unhealthy habits. >> reporter: larkins is now 12. he's the youngest of 15 students from his independence missouri school system who spent the last four months in south carolia at this $2
it will benefit united way of western connecticut and the newtown youth academy. i'm terrell brown in new york. this is the "cbs morning news." this is "cbs morning news." mattress spectacular. get 24 month special financing. and save up to 60%, plus get an extra 10% off. and free delivery. this is eye opening. this is sears >>> childhood obesity remains an epidemic in this country. now a program in south carolina is taking a new approach to reversing that trend. as...
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the state of connecticut, where newtown is located, is also holding hearings about whether to change its gun laws. one of the witnesses at the hearing tonight will be nichole hockley. her six-year-old son, dylan, was killed at sandy hook elementary school. she spoke with michelle miller today at the offices of sandy hook promise, the antiviolence group formed by newtown residents. >> reporter: why is now the time for you to stand up and speak? >> now is the time because it's the only way i can... start to make any sense of this for myself. dylan was just pure love, when you get right down to it. i am not being fair to his legacy and memory if i sit back and do nothing. >> reporter: what do you want to happen? >> all i've seen, in all honesty, so far, are people immediately jumping on agendas. i find that disgusting. i would rather see more conversation and listening taking place. >> reporter: the hockleys lived just yards away from the home of the gunman. she saw adam lanza only once. it was from a distance, the week of the attack. >> it's a physical reaction to realize that, at some
the state of connecticut, where newtown is located, is also holding hearings about whether to change its gun laws. one of the witnesses at the hearing tonight will be nichole hockley. her six-year-old son, dylan, was killed at sandy hook elementary school. she spoke with michelle miller today at the offices of sandy hook promise, the antiviolence group formed by newtown residents. >> reporter: why is now the time for you to stand up and speak? >> now is the time because it's the...
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let's do any of these 23 has to do with newtown. they have nothing to do with the mass murder that took place in connecticut, zero. president won't be asked about it. i have gone through these. it's a weird collection of proposals. first of all we have obama ordering himself to order certain members of his administration to do things they should have been doing anyway. making sure they are trained and everything. why does the president have to issue an executive order. that is number one. there is a lot of talk about training and educating including first responders and local enforcement. does the president know that the s.w.a.t. teams and first responders are best qualified, most experienced and trained up of anybody to handle situations like this? here is the problem. there are certain things in his executive orders that are unamerican. in some ways they are fascist. doctors are private citizens. do we really want doctors reporting to the federal government if they think somebody might have violent tendencies? do we want to discou
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they want to gin up fear. >> national rifle association whose member has grown since newtown released ad dragging president's daughters in the debate. >> why is he speckbe tackle of armed guards in school when his kids are protected by armed guards at their school. >> jay carney denounced it saying most americans agree a president's children should not be used as pawns in a political fight. although the president was willing to bring other kids in. >> in the let they're julia wrote me, she said i know that laws have to be passed by congress, but i beg you to try very hard. julia, i will try very hard. >> especially for democrats that remember the beating they took in the 1994 midterms after then president clinton passed gun control. now thousands line up at gun show from ohio,be nevada,be home state of harry reid who today called the president's plan thoughtful but did not commit to acting on it. >> a spokesman putting out tepid statement saying they will review the recommendations from the president. they have a major showdown on his hands. >> bret: suicide bombers blew up the vehicl
they want to gin up fear. >> national rifle association whose member has grown since newtown released ad dragging president's daughters in the debate. >> why is he speckbe tackle of armed guards in school when his kids are protected by armed guards at their school. >> jay carney denounced it saying most americans agree a president's children should not be used as pawns in a political fight. although the president was willing to bring other kids in. >> in the let they're...
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"what happened in newtown was probably the worst day in this councilmember's history since 9/11. we found usama bin laden, we tracked him down. surely finding usama bin laden, surely passing civil rights legislation as lyndon johnson was able to do and before that, surely defeating the nazis was a much more formidable task than taking on the fun lobby." schieffer -- the gun lobby." schieffer called the president's speech yesterday one of his best and said the president will have too get his hands dirty to prevent another massacre. a columnist for the "seminole county public examiner" slammed the remarks saying, "whatever do you, mean bob. were no times were fdr, lbj or obama committing any crime against the constitution when they defeated the nazis, passed civil rights legislation or killed bin laden respectively." continuing "a little free advice for bob schieffer, if you feel the need to opine about historical events on national tv, please get your facts straight." we have pointed out before, president obama's opinions have changed from when he was a u.s. and state senator on t
"what happened in newtown was probably the worst day in this councilmember's history since 9/11. we found usama bin laden, we tracked him down. surely finding usama bin laden, surely passing civil rights legislation as lyndon johnson was able to do and before that, surely defeating the nazis was a much more formidable task than taking on the fun lobby." schieffer -- the gun lobby." schieffer called the president's speech yesterday one of his best and said the president will have...
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feeling pressure after the newtown shootings, groupon is halting all gun-related deals. the daily deals company says it is responding to customer pressure and has canceled all planned any existing discounts for shooting range and clay shooting outings. the curtain is closing on 300 blockbuster stores across the country. according to a report, dish network is shutting down stores that are underperforming or near the end of a lease. dish bought the video rental chain in 2011, when it was bankrupt. the move is costing 3,000 employees their jobs. last year, the colorado economic development commission granted dish $2.5 million in job growth tax credits. famous for not charging fees, southwest airlines introduces a new one. passengers who can't stand the cattle call boarding process can now opt out by paying $40 to board early. southwest does not have assigned seating, and already offers passengers early check-in for $10, but this new option guarantees priority. burns caused by car seat heaters have the attention of the national highway traffic safety administration. the requ
feeling pressure after the newtown shootings, groupon is halting all gun-related deals. the daily deals company says it is responding to customer pressure and has canceled all planned any existing discounts for shooting range and clay shooting outings. the curtain is closing on 300 blockbuster stores across the country. according to a report, dish network is shutting down stores that are underperforming or near the end of a lease. dish bought the video rental chain in 2011, when it was...
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they include a newtown seventh grader who launched a group called played out urging all kids to give up their violent games. >> it was a little appropriate and rude to those families who played these games. >> the list could include ideas for tackling violence in movies and games but the focus is expected to be on stricter gun control, including a ban on assault rifles. >>> there's a big difference in what the chp thought it would cost to put security cameras on the new bay bridge and what it's really going to cost. the officials say it will cost $32 million and that's a lot more than the original estimate of $8 million. the bridge is a potential terrorist target, so it needs a state-of-the-art security system. chp has the money for it and taxpayers shouldn't have to pay more. >>> shut down fire stations next week. walnut creek, martinez, and lafayette will each lose a station. the lone fire station will stay open partially six hours a day. facing a $17 million budget deficit. >>> you can expect extra delays. runway work resumes tonight at 10:00 and then goes through monday morning.
they include a newtown seventh grader who launched a group called played out urging all kids to give up their violent games. >> it was a little appropriate and rude to those families who played these games. >> the list could include ideas for tackling violence in movies and games but the focus is expected to be on stricter gun control, including a ban on assault rifles. >>> there's a big difference in what the chp thought it would cost to put security cameras on the new bay...
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how do parents feel about that as a protection in the post newtown era? >>> and later, critical mass over the new portrait of a princess. we'll have the harsh reaction and proof this isn't the first time a depiction on canvas hasn't gone over so well. >>> a colorado judge today delayed the formal arraignment of accused movie theater gunman james holmes for two months over the objections of prosecutors and some very angry families of the victims. the delay came at the request of holmes' defense lawyers who said they wouldn't be ready until march. >>> all across the country, state and local governments and school districts are wrestling what to do regarding safe schools in our post newtown era. in ohio, one community has approved a measure to let school custodians carry handguns. late today, lieutenant governor of texas called for state-funded weapons training for teachers. nbc's janet shamlian has our report from houston. >> reporter: it's not usually part of a teacher's training. but in recent weeks, educators have been flocking to new classes in gun trai
how do parents feel about that as a protection in the post newtown era? >>> and later, critical mass over the new portrait of a princess. we'll have the harsh reaction and proof this isn't the first time a depiction on canvas hasn't gone over so well. >>> a colorado judge today delayed the formal arraignment of accused movie theater gunman james holmes for two months over the objections of prosecutors and some very angry families of the victims. the delay came at the request...
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white house will be joined by children from around the country who wrote letters to him following the newtown shooting. this is not the first time the white house brought in special guests for the backdrop of a major announcement. recently middle class taxpayers were invited to the white house before a presidential speech on extending tax rates. >>> conservative media mogul rupert murdoch offered his thoughts on twitter. hopefully we'll get real actions on guns tomorrow, not some stage-managed stunt. >>> new york is the first state to tighten the gun control laws in the aftermath of newtown. andrew cuomo signed a wide-ranging bill last night. the package includes an expansion of the state's existing ban on assault weapons and lit limits gun magazines to seven rounds and requires mental health professionals to consider patients that are a possible threat. >> let's at least learn from what's happened. let's at least be able to say yes we went through terrible situations. but we saw, we learned, we responded and we acted and we're doing something about it. we're not victims. we can strike back.
white house will be joined by children from around the country who wrote letters to him following the newtown shooting. this is not the first time the white house brought in special guests for the backdrop of a major announcement. recently middle class taxpayers were invited to the white house before a presidential speech on extending tax rates. >>> conservative media mogul rupert murdoch offered his thoughts on twitter. hopefully we'll get real actions on guns tomorrow, not some...
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and people in newtown, connecticut, are looking to the future. residents and town leaders are debating what to do with the school where 20 first graders and 6 adults were killed december 14. some want the building demolished. others say it should stand as a reminder of all that was lost. >> knock that school down and make it sacred ground, a memorial to all the people that were destroyed that day. >> knocking down the school would be knocking down the memories of all the children that went there. >> about 200 people turned out for sunday's meetings to discuss the school campus. another town meeting is set for friday. newtown officials are speaking privately with families of the victims to get their suggestions. >>> one of those decisions that may not have a right answer about what to do. >>> a showing of the movie "les miserables" was interrupted by gunfire over the weekend. customers ducked for cover as police stormed in during a movie and shot and wounded an armed domestic violence suspect pretending to be a patron. the suspect was taken to the
and people in newtown, connecticut, are looking to the future. residents and town leaders are debating what to do with the school where 20 first graders and 6 adults were killed december 14. some want the building demolished. others say it should stand as a reminder of all that was lost. >> knock that school down and make it sacred ground, a memorial to all the people that were destroyed that day. >> knocking down the school would be knocking down the memories of all the children...
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. >> newtown has shocked the nation. the carnage on our streets is no longer able to be ignored. >> that's why we need a national approach. >> but key congressional democrats could oppose the is that. democratic laterer harry reid, who voted against 91994 assault weapons ban, said a new one can't pass congress. west virginia democratic senator joe manchin, after newtown, questioned the right to own assault weapons. now manchin says he's disappointed that the president did not recommend the creation of the national commission on mass violence. the president of the nra wants the focus on the shooters. >> we need to find ways to get at the root causes of this kind of violence and keep firearms with ten-round magazines, 20-round magazines, whatever, out of the hands of the kinds of people who involve themselves in this kind of activity. and they are invariably severely mentally ill. >> reporter: but the nra is resisting universal background checks. >> if you can get a record of who owns fire arms, the government could force
. >> newtown has shocked the nation. the carnage on our streets is no longer able to be ignored. >> that's why we need a national approach. >> but key congressional democrats could oppose the is that. democratic laterer harry reid, who voted against 91994 assault weapons ban, said a new one can't pass congress. west virginia democratic senator joe manchin, after newtown, questioned the right to own assault weapons. now manchin says he's disappointed that the president did not...
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the proposals including a ban on assault weapons in response to last month's school massacre in newtown. >> bush fires continue to rage in australia. dozens of homes have been destroyed, and firefighters are struggling to keep the situation under control. more fires are expected this weekend as even higher temperatures and winds are forecast. >> in indonesia, heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in much of the capital, paralyzing daily lives. at least four people are reported dead, and thousands have had to evacuate their homes. >> authorities have been setting up emergency shelters, and have faced the flood alert -- raised the flood alert. more heavy rain is forecast for the next few days. standstill. muddy waters of to two meters high in the city center have forced many government offices and businesses to close. people simply cannot get to work. >> i am really sad. i am trying to reach my store, but there is no transportation, no trains, or even a motorbike. but i will keep trying to get there. >> some 20,000 residents have been forced from their homes and evacuated int
the proposals including a ban on assault weapons in response to last month's school massacre in newtown. >> bush fires continue to rage in australia. dozens of homes have been destroyed, and firefighters are struggling to keep the situation under control. more fires are expected this weekend as even higher temperatures and winds are forecast. >> in indonesia, heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in much of the capital, paralyzing daily lives. at least four people are...
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the proposals including a ban on assault weapons in response to last month's school massacre in newtown. >> bush fires continue to rage in australia. dozens of homes have been destroyed, and firefighters are struggling to keep the situation under control. more fires are expected this weekend as even higher temperatures and winds are forecast. >> in indonesia, heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in much of the capital, paralyzing daily lives. at least four people are reported dead, and thousands have had to evacuate their homes. >> authorities have been setting up emergency shelters, and have faced the flood alert -- raised the flood alert. more heavy rain is forecast for the next few days. >> jakarta has come to a standstill. muddy waters of to two meters high in the city center have forced many government offices and businesses to close. people simply cannot get to work. >> i am really sad. i am trying to reach my store, but there is no transportation, no trains, or even a motorbike. but i will keep trying to get there. >> some 20,000 residents have been forced from thei
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they rolled that out in response to the shooting in newtown, connecticut. but is that really a solution? we're focusing on the gun debate this morning. and we can see both sides. here is the tale of two shootings. >> reporter: if you wonder whether or not good people armed with guns really do help prevent more gun violence, look no further than the shooting inside this san antonio theater in december. around 9:30 p.m. december 17th, 19-year-old jesus manuel garcia allegedly opened fire at the china garden restaurant. police say when the employees fled, the shooter chased after them in the parking lot firing at them. in the chaos, he also shot at a patrol car after the officers shined a light on him. >> he was having a difficult time dealing with the breakup. that's what may have set him off to come over here and commit this act. >> reporter: garcia followed the employees in the store next door. the gunman kept shooting as panicked moviegoers poured out the exit doors. >> i could have died, you know, i'm glad i'm okay and i have another day with my son. >> o
they rolled that out in response to the shooting in newtown, connecticut. but is that really a solution? we're focusing on the gun debate this morning. and we can see both sides. here is the tale of two shootings. >> reporter: if you wonder whether or not good people armed with guns really do help prevent more gun violence, look no further than the shooting inside this san antonio theater in december. around 9:30 p.m. december 17th, 19-year-old jesus manuel garcia allegedly opened fire at...
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this is month ago this week we saw the newtown tragedy. specifically what we can expect is the president pushing for renewal of the assault weapons ban. you will remember that expired in 2004. some kind of limits on the size of those magazine clips. but also a tighter background checks as well. jay carney yesterday promising this will be a comprehensive approach. >> the president has made clear that he intends to take a comprehensive approach. he is also made clear that there are specific legislative actions that he will continue to call on congress to take, including the assault weapons ban. a measure to ban high-capacity magazine clips including effort to close the big loopholes in the background check system in our country. >> reporter: questions from republicans this morning as well to wait to hear from the president directly to see how much he talks about mental health. how much he talks about a potential crackdowns on violent videogames. also whether or not he is willing to put pressure on hollywood for some of the movies that also s
this is month ago this week we saw the newtown tragedy. specifically what we can expect is the president pushing for renewal of the assault weapons ban. you will remember that expired in 2004. some kind of limits on the size of those magazine clips. but also a tighter background checks as well. jay carney yesterday promising this will be a comprehensive approach. >> the president has made clear that he intends to take a comprehensive approach. he is also made clear that there are specific...
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. >>> city officials in newtown, connecticut, where 26 people were shot dead at an elementary school are calling for tougher gun control measures. hundreds attended a hearing last night and randall pinkston reports. >> jesse was 6 years old. >> reporter: scarlet lewis at the site of a picture of her son jesse. he was among the 26 killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> together we can turn the tragedy into the event can turn the tide. >> reporter: lewis and other family members spoke before a panel. the bipartisan panel is considering policy changes following the december 14th massacre. many spoke in favor of new gun laws, a few against. >> the lawless do not observe gun controls, restrictions, or regulations, and this leaves good and lawful citizens at an unjust disadvantage of the lawless. >> reporter: he lost his son to adam lanza's bullets that day. he argued that gun control laws must consider those like lanza who suffer mental illness. >> that a person with these problems could live in a home who had access to among the most powerful firearms available to nonmilitary personn
. >>> city officials in newtown, connecticut, where 26 people were shot dead at an elementary school are calling for tougher gun control measures. hundreds attended a hearing last night and randall pinkston reports. >> jesse was 6 years old. >> reporter: scarlet lewis at the site of a picture of her son jesse. he was among the 26 killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> together we can turn the tragedy into the event can turn the tide. >> reporter: lewis and...
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things changed an awful lot after newtown. even the polls over the past two weeks have changed dramatically since wayne lapierre's tone-deaf press conference. when lapierre gave that press conference immediately following it, the nra still had a positive rating. you look at the abc news l news/"washington post" poll, we saw a big shift in a lot of areas. of course, the nra's approval rating is now upside down because unfortunately right now it seems -- and you're going to show this in the commercial and for the game app for young children that they can use, the nra's been taken over by extremists in their leadership. and they're taking this once-great organization over an ideological cliff. so now you have an overwhelming majority of americans supporting the president's position on universal background checks. overwhelming number of americans supporting, limiting high-capacity magazines. you also have a majority of americans -- and this really surprises me -- over 60% of americans supporting a national database that will be ab
things changed an awful lot after newtown. even the polls over the past two weeks have changed dramatically since wayne lapierre's tone-deaf press conference. when lapierre gave that press conference immediately following it, the nra still had a positive rating. you look at the abc news l news/"washington post" poll, we saw a big shift in a lot of areas. of course, the nra's approval rating is now upside down because unfortunately right now it seems -- and you're going to show this in...
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. >> how was newtown? >> it brought back a lot of memories but what that was like for us two years ago today. >> you hope this kind of thing doesn't happen again. you know what? it does happen again. >> shep: six people died at the supermarket two years ago today. 12 others were wounded. last year the judge sentenced the shooter to life in prison with no chance of parole. it sounds like congresswoman giffords and kelly are focusing on congress right now. >> reporter: so far they have been critical of congress. one of the reasons they started their political action committee was to raise enough money so they can fight the gun lobbyists on capitol hill. in their op-ed in u.s.a. today, they write in part, in response to a horrific series of shootings that have shown terror and victimized tens of thousands of americans and left one bleeding to death in a tucson parking lot congress has done something extraordinary, nothing at all. >> gabby and you are both gun owners. but we have to do something to keep the gu
. >> how was newtown? >> it brought back a lot of memories but what that was like for us two years ago today. >> you hope this kind of thing doesn't happen again. you know what? it does happen again. >> shep: six people died at the supermarket two years ago today. 12 others were wounded. last year the judge sentenced the shooter to life in prison with no chance of parole. it sounds like congresswoman giffords and kelly are focusing on congress right now. >>...
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information from the industry on factors that influence violence following last month's shootings in newtown, conneticut. salaries for new grads are on the rise. the job market is still lagging, but starting salaries for 2012 college grads are up 3.4% according to a new survey. salaries in education grew the most, at 5.4% over last year. the average salary ranges from the mid-30s for health and human service jobs to 60 thousand dollars for engineering grads. the famous grauman chinese theater in hollywood has a new name. it will now be called the tcl chinese theater, after chinese tv-maker tcl bought naming rights to the 85-year- old theater. it is an icon of hollywood and draws about 4 million visitors each year for red-carpet premiers. tcl's ceo hopes a hollywood presence will increase the company's profile and better connect the cultures of china and north america. still to come, zoning in on the trading floor. a look at how traders pushed to take big bets. that's later. but first, the shocking truth over the web of lies about flame retardents. why it's more toxic than you think. bill mol
information from the industry on factors that influence violence following last month's shootings in newtown, conneticut. salaries for new grads are on the rise. the job market is still lagging, but starting salaries for 2012 college grads are up 3.4% according to a new survey. salaries in education grew the most, at 5.4% over last year. the average salary ranges from the mid-30s for health and human service jobs to 60 thousand dollars for engineering grads. the famous grauman chinese theater...
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rainbow way up high ♪ >> proceeds from the group's recording of "over the rainbow" will benefit the newtown youth academy. >> i'm richard lui. this is "early today," just your first stop of the day on your nbc station. >>> a ukrainian zoo has two new adorable animals to its population. two new siberian cubs were born at the zoo. the orange and black felines were immediately cared for by the staff. there are about 400 siberian tigers left in the world. it was nearly extinct 50 years ago. >>> one winter festival is all sugar and spice and everything nice. dozens came together to compete in kazakhstan's first national ice festival. participants used chain saws to create animals and fairy tale characters to try to scoop the $6500 top prize. once it was made a nighttime fireworks display showered the display. one way to keep warm. >> vatican city is home to a cover model. pope benedict's personal secretary has been promoted not only to archbishop but to the front page of italy's "vanity fair" magazine. known by the media as gorgeous george. the headline reads "it's not a sin to be blufl." a maga
rainbow way up high ♪ >> proceeds from the group's recording of "over the rainbow" will benefit the newtown youth academy. >> i'm richard lui. this is "early today," just your first stop of the day on your nbc station. >>> a ukrainian zoo has two new adorable animals to its population. two new siberian cubs were born at the zoo. the orange and black felines were immediately cared for by the staff. there are about 400 siberian tigers left in the world....
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even in newtown, some are skeptical. >> please don't tell me in my home i can't choose to have an ak-47, bushmaster, or whatever i think is necessary to defend myself, my family and my home. >> senate democratic leader harry reid says they will likely take up gun control early this year. >>> san jose police have released a new sketch of a suspect wanted for an attempted abduction. take a look at the photo we have here. investigators say this man tried to snatch a 2-year-old girl right out of her mother's arm. the mom was able to wrestle her free and run back inside with her. inside her home she called police. the abduction attempt happened tuesday afternoon at a home in east san jose. the suspect is described as latino, stands 5'6", 20 to 30 years old and has a thin build. >>> another attempted abduction story. this time in milpitas where police say this man tried to kidnap a 3-year-old boy inside the great mall. it happened on january 6th. the boy's mother says the man took her son by the hand and started walking away with him. she quickly caught up and took her son back. this man is
even in newtown, some are skeptical. >> please don't tell me in my home i can't choose to have an ak-47, bushmaster, or whatever i think is necessary to defend myself, my family and my home. >> senate democratic leader harry reid says they will likely take up gun control early this year. >>> san jose police have released a new sketch of a suspect wanted for an attempted abduction. take a look at the photo we have here. investigators say this man tried to snatch a 2-year-old...
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>> after newtown everything has changed. i was a-rated with the nra. the bottom line is that the president of the united states, democrats and even some moderate republicans are going to be right on an issue where 85% of americans now want complete background checks. over 60% of americans believe that assault weapons should be banned just like ronald reagan believed that assault weapons should be banned. i mean this is one more example of how the republican spaert is going to be on the wrong side of history, fighting for survivalists who need assault weapons instead of fighting for lower corporate tax rates to make our country more competitive across the nation. it's the same thing like in the last primary. we were talking about contraception. something that was resolved in 1965 by the u.s. supreme court. instead of talking about the fact that democrats and the senate under harry reid haven't put a budget out for 1357 days. we're always choosing the wrong fight. >> hang on, joe. >> we're on the wrong side on a lot of these issues. >> is your friend and
>> after newtown everything has changed. i was a-rated with the nra. the bottom line is that the president of the united states, democrats and even some moderate republicans are going to be right on an issue where 85% of americans now want complete background checks. over 60% of americans believe that assault weapons should be banned just like ronald reagan believed that assault weapons should be banned. i mean this is one more example of how the republican spaert is going to be on the...
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president obama created the gun task force in response to the newtown, connecticut shooting massacre last month. >> happening in washington today, supreme court arguments on forced blood tests for drunk drivers. the high court deciding if the test constitutes an unreasonable search. the case stems from missouri where prosecutors argue tests are needed because alcohol dissipates quickly in the body. opponents on the other side argue police need a search warrant for blood tests on dui suspects. >> same sex marriage will take center stage at one of the prominent churches. church leaders from the washington national cathedral announced they will perform same sex marriages as an opportunity to break down barriers. the first ceremony could take place within six months. the 105-year-old cathedral has long been a main stay in washington, d.c. hosting presidential inaugural services and state funerals. >> it's 4:49. coming uh, the new tv show aside from "today in the bay" that's caught the eye of president obama. we'll have it for you next. >> and the sweet drinks that pack a sour punch. the
president obama created the gun task force in response to the newtown, connecticut shooting massacre last month. >> happening in washington today, supreme court arguments on forced blood tests for drunk drivers. the high court deciding if the test constitutes an unreasonable search. the case stems from missouri where prosecutors argue tests are needed because alcohol dissipates quickly in the body. opponents on the other side argue police need a search warrant for blood tests on dui...
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obviously that didn't do any good at newtown. the problem is the bans don't have anything to do with how fast the guns fire or how powerful their bullets are, it's all based on these superficial things like whether the gun has a folding stock, whether there's a grip on it, whether the grip is in the right place or the wrong place. and that's really a trivial thing for us to be talking about when we should be talking about how to keep guns out of the wrong hands and make sure that there are guns in the right hands. >> pelley: you know what? fore i go to the mental health -- let me come back to josh horowitz on that issue. >> well, look, i think the assault weapons we're talking about are short barreled rifles that take detachable magazines and have pistol groups. that allows you to keep the barrel on the target for a long period of time. there's no muzzle creep in those weapons, you have magazines up to 100 rounds. there's no use for those things. and a bunch of scholars got together last monday and tuesday at johns hopkins at a s
obviously that didn't do any good at newtown. the problem is the bans don't have anything to do with how fast the guns fire or how powerful their bullets are, it's all based on these superficial things like whether the gun has a folding stock, whether there's a grip on it, whether the grip is in the right place or the wrong place. and that's really a trivial thing for us to be talking about when we should be talking about how to keep guns out of the wrong hands and make sure that there are guns...
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. >>> most americans felt ashelled that the newtown shooting could happen in this country. 34% also said there are too many guns in this country. 35% said gun laws should be left unchanged. 5% think gun laws should be loosened. a number of the president's proposals are already law here in california. the state already bans the sale of assault rifles and magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition. democratic lawmakers in sacramento say they expect a push for even stricter gun control laws. those could restrictions on the sale of devices that allow rapid firing of a large number of rounds, and greater regulation on the sale of ammunition. tonight at 10:30, our coverage continues. we're gauging reaction to the president's appeal, plus the one thing he could have done, but didn't. >>> many people in the bay area are making plans to be in washington for the start of the second term. amber lee is live, after talking with campaign volunteers who managed to get a ticket to the sear moan. amber? >> julie, tonight, we met two women who campaigned for president obama. they're now preparing to
. >>> most americans felt ashelled that the newtown shooting could happen in this country. 34% also said there are too many guns in this country. 35% said gun laws should be left unchanged. 5% think gun laws should be loosened. a number of the president's proposals are already law here in california. the state already bans the sale of assault rifles and magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition. democratic lawmakers in sacramento say they expect a push for even stricter gun...
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and elementary school students in newtown. and kids on street corners in chicago on too frequent of basis to tolerate. and all the families who've never imagined that they'd lose a loved one to a bullet. those rights are at stake. we're responsible. and when i visited newtown last month, i spent some private time with many of the families who lost their children that day. one was the family of grace mcdonnell. grace's parents are here. grace was 7 years old when she was struck down. a gorgeous, caring, joyful little girl. i'm told she loved pink. she loved the beach. she dreamed of becoming a painter. and so just before i left chris, her father, gave me one of her paintings. and i hung it in my private study. just out of the oval office. and every time i look at that painting, i think about grace. and i think about the life that she lived. and the life that lay ahead of her. and mostov of all, i think abou how when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable among us, we must act now. for grace. for the 25 other innocent childr
and elementary school students in newtown. and kids on street corners in chicago on too frequent of basis to tolerate. and all the families who've never imagined that they'd lose a loved one to a bullet. those rights are at stake. we're responsible. and when i visited newtown last month, i spent some private time with many of the families who lost their children that day. one was the family of grace mcdonnell. grace's parents are here. grace was 7 years old when she was struck down. a gorgeous,...
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. >>> one east bay school district is making safety changes in the wake of the tragedy in newtown. martinez school district officials met with the police department this week to review existing safety procedures as all of the city's campuses. some immediate changes include locking all classroom doors during school hours and requiring all visitors to sign in at the school's office. also wear a badge while they are on campus. police will also beef up patrols near campuses and lockdown drills will be conducted at every school within the next two weeks. >>> the murder of nursing student michelle le will be in the national spotlight tonight. "dateline" will take a close look at how marc klaas helped the family as they searched for her body. le went missing from hayward in may of 2011. her killer, giselle estaban is now serving 25 years to life in prison. the two-hour "dateline" airs tonight at 9:00 right here on nbc bay area. >>> 4:37. back to square one in the search for san jose's next police chief. current chief chris moore is retiring a week from saturday. the three possible replace
. >>> one east bay school district is making safety changes in the wake of the tragedy in newtown. martinez school district officials met with the police department this week to review existing safety procedures as all of the city's campuses. some immediate changes include locking all classroom doors during school hours and requiring all visitors to sign in at the school's office. also wear a badge while they are on campus. police will also beef up patrols near campuses and lockdown...
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it sells ar-15 style weapons like the ones used in newtown, connecticut. wal-mart does not release how much it sells but many analysts say it is likely the world's largest gun seller. vice president biden says he wants to hear from all sides on the gun policy debate. today he is meeting with gun safety organizations. biden leads a panel working on recommendations to reduce gun violence and he promises their work will lead to action this time. he said the shooting that killed 20 first graders in newtown, connecticut, she said that was a turning point. >> i have been doing this a long time. i can't think anything has touched the heart of the american people so profoundly as seeing those young children being shot. it's -- every once in a while something awakens the conscience of the country and that tragic event did it in a way like nothing i have seen in my career. >> every once in a while although it is an event that happened just weeks and on the heels of other similar tragic events. breanna joins us live. how important is it for the white house to be incl
it sells ar-15 style weapons like the ones used in newtown, connecticut. wal-mart does not release how much it sells but many analysts say it is likely the world's largest gun seller. vice president biden says he wants to hear from all sides on the gun policy debate. today he is meeting with gun safety organizations. biden leads a panel working on recommendations to reduce gun violence and he promises their work will lead to action this time. he said the shooting that killed 20 first graders in...
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three-quarters of people reacted with deep anger after the newtown shootings, more than were polled after 9/11. i'm wondering what does that anger mean for this legislation? >> it means that people, if they want to see this legislation passed, they need to get in touch with their senators and congressmen. i think there was a feeling after newtown that really congress, the government, somebody had failed children. why can't you go to school and not get shot up by a man who's mentally ill? but i think something that's also crucially important here is there needs to be a series of measures across the spectrum for democrats and republicans to get on board with it if they think it's a measure that will end up moving things against the nra. if you can deal with mental health, you can deal with the entertainment history, deal with the gun industry, i think you can get this through. >> thanks to both of you. this is $100,000. we asked total strangers to watch it for us. thank you so much. i appreciate it. i'll be right back. they didn't take a dime. how much in fees does your bank take to watch y
three-quarters of people reacted with deep anger after the newtown shootings, more than were polled after 9/11. i'm wondering what does that anger mean for this legislation? >> it means that people, if they want to see this legislation passed, they need to get in touch with their senators and congressmen. i think there was a feeling after newtown that really congress, the government, somebody had failed children. why can't you go to school and not get shot up by a man who's mentally ill?...